LEGO Star Wars figures of Yoda and Count Dooku are set to battle it out with children’s tablet computers to be the most popular toy this Christmas, according to Tesco.

The supermarket giant, the UK’s third-biggest toy seller, has compiled a list of stock it expects to fly off shelves over the festive season.

Tesco predicts Lego Star Wars: Duel on Geonosis, which recreates the epic duel between Jedi master Yoda and the villainous Count Dooku, will feature on many Christmas shopping lists. It also says that new versions of Nineties’ favourite Furby, the mechanical toy with a personality that is shaped by the way you play with it, and Teksta, the lifelike robotic puppy, will be hits with youngsters.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are also expected to put in a strong showing this year.

However, they will be up against the LeapPad Ultra, a web tablet for youngsters that features a 7 in touch screen, camera and video recorder. The InnoTab 3S, left, a new children’s multi-media tablet, is also forecast to do well.

Tesco toy buyer Laura Metcalfe said: “Electronic toys will be in great demand with children’s tablets expected to be on many children’s lists. We also expect to see quite a few familiar names on wish lists such as Furby, Teskta and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

“Lego will also be extremely popular this Christmas judging from strong sales throughout the year. It has a universal appeal that can bring the whole family together and for that reason we think that many parents will include a Lego toy in their shopping list.”

Tesco’s Top 10 Toys For Christmas

1) Furby Boom: The ever popular Furby mechanical toy with a personality that is shaped by the way you play with it.